|
|
Article: Piikani woman inspired by need to share, teach. (Education).(Horn, Caroline Yellow)
- Article from:
- Wind Speaker
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
"When I was a child of five years, a bracelet and necklace from a Medicine Pipe Bundle were transferred to me. Since then, I have followed traditional Blackfoot customs, such as praying and fasting, Sun dances and other sacred ceremonies. This way of living has been a source of strength throughout my life and it will continue, to be so in the future. I have not lost my Blackfoot culture, traditions and beliefs."
So writes Caroline Yellow Horn in her first collection of short stories about traditional' Blackfoot ways and what they mean in her life.
Yellow Horn was given the name of Naatoyiohsokaakiiwa (translated it means Medicine Trails Woman) in honor ...